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3 unusual facts about Triumph Engineering


Jock Bruce-Gardyne

His well-known publication, Meriden: Odyssey Of A Lame Duck virulently attacked Tony Benn's setting up of the Meriden Workers' Co-operative to continue production of Triumph Motorcycles.

Johnson Motors Inc. Clothing

Although the company was the number one dealer of Triumph Motorcycles in California, an active supporter of California Motor Racing during the early to mid twentieth century, and collaborated with such stars as Marlon Brando, James Dean, Clint Eastwood and Steve McQueen, it has only become well known in recent years due to its vintage clothing.

Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph Engineering Co Ltd, a defunct British motorcycle manufacturer


Triumph sprung hub

It was designed by Triumph engineer Edward Turner to give Triumph's existing rigid frames the option of rear suspension.


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